Brown; Riley Josiah

BROWN – Riley J., 85, of Mersey Point, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Upper Chelsea, Lunenburg County, Riley was a son of the late Aubrey H. Sr. and Hattie R. (Uhlman) Brown. A hard worker all his life, Riley worked in the woods hauling logs with his brothers-in-law and a horse named Grace. Riley worked as a mason most of his life, from Ontario east to Nova Scotia, his brick and block work graced many houses, schools and buildings as well as working for the former Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited retiring in 1994. He was an avid hunter and fisherman; many of his stories were of his trips to North Mountain in Truro and on the Medway River salmon fishing. After Riley retired he became a part-time resident at Bear falls during kayak season until his health began to fail. Surviving are his daughters Shelley Roy of Mersey Point; Doreen Brown (Stephen Whynot) of Brooklyn and his son Matthew (Sara-Beth MacLeod) of Liverpool. His grandchildren Quincy Brown and Ethan, Evan and Emily-Rose MacLeod. His sisters Audrey McKinnon of Mill Village and Marilyn Fisher of Bang’s Falls. His brother Aubrey Jr. of Chelsea. Riley was predeceased by his wife Belva (Boland) and his brothers Harold Uhlman and Roland Brown as well as his son-in-law Scott L. Roy Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool where visitation will be held Monday, August 6, 2018 from 7 until 9 p.m. with a prayer service being said at 8:00 p.m. all in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Queens S.P.C.A. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

We are so sorry to hear of Riley’s passing,Hughie worked with Riley at Bowater Mersey for many years,together as Mason’s.Hughie often spoke of Riley with great admiration and remarked of how hard he worked and enjoyed the years they worked together.Our deepest sympathy to the family.RIP Riley.

Still shocked that he is gone because he seemed unstoppable.I have lots of fond memories of him and I will always remember how I was always welcome in his home since I was 12 years old.I was always his “Tim” which I think he enjoyed teasing me about.I have nothing but love for you all and I hope he now has the peace he deserves.Love your “sister”,Kim

I know my dad has been waiting awhile for your dad to get up there.(look out heaven). Uncle Riley was most favorite , I spent alot of time at your house as a kid, and it is because of that that I have awesome memories of my chidhood. ( Thank God Aunt Belva put up with me) My heart hurts for all of you, I promise I will try not to cry but , well you know me.RIP Uncle Riley.

Doreen, Shelley and Matthew, My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. You have all been so faithful in taking care of your Dad since your Mom left, a sign of a loving family. I know each of you will grieve in a different way, stick together and you will overcome the pain of losing another parent. Love and prayers, Carolee.

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